When children are learning to talk and are using 2 – 3 word "sentences", they begin to put grammar into their sentences. Researchers have found the first grammatical words in English are often “in, on”, the “-ing” ending on verbs (such as “running”) and the plural “s” at the end of words (such as “cats”). They also start using the pronoun “I” instead of “me”. They progress to other grammatical words and rules.

Children usually say their first words around 12 – 13 months. Some children take longer to learn to talk. Parents ask 'How canI get my child to talk?' There are numerous reasons why some children take longer.

What "not" to say to a child who stutters: do you know the difference between what 'TO' say, and what 'NOT' to say, if your child stutters? We use the most widely accepted stuttering treatment in Australia known as the Lidcombe Program. The program is specifically designed to teach your child to talk “smoothly” and to “say words easily” so his/her talking “flows”.